Translation

ラーメン / 拉麺

Meaning

A Japanese noodle dish consisting of wheat noodles served in a broth with various toppings such as sliced pork, soft-boiled egg, bamboo shoots, nori, and green onions. Regional styles in Japan include tonkotsu (pork bone broth), shoyu (soy sauce broth), shio (salt broth), and miso. 'Ramen' is also well known internationally through the instant noodle version (cup noodles/instant ramen), which is much simpler than traditional restaurant ramen.

Examples

• 博多の豚骨ラーメンは世界中に有名だ。
  Hakata's tonkotsu ramen is famous around the world.
• 寒い夜には温かいラーメンが最高だ。
  A hot bowl of ramen is perfect on a cold night.